Alcohol Awareness Month: Shifting attitudes, lasting need for support
Every April, communities across the U.S. recognize Alcohol Awareness Month. This year’s theme is: “Prevention works. Treatment is effective. Recovery is possible.”
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‘Treatment works!’: January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month
January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, a time dedicated every year to raising awareness about treatment options, pathways to recovery, and supporting others in need.
National Recovery Month raises awareness and reduces stigma
Each September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognizes National Recovery Month. It honors the work of private and public organizations that help people overcome addiction and …
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How sports betting is driving a rise in problem gambling
Sports betting – an increasingly popular form of gambling – is legal in 38 states, with other states considering legalization soon. While some states restrict sports betting to retail-only operations, …
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Client story: Becoming the voice for those in need
On a day in early 2015, Tuesday says she made the decision to go into treatment in Portland. “I was living in Eugene, and it was the black hole for …
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Public health and the rise of high-intensity drinking
New Year’s Eve is often associated with raising a glass – traditionally a glass of champagne. For many, it doesn’t stop with a toast of bubbly as the year comes …
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Alcohol’s impact on the body and brain
Alcohol can make you sick. And not just a hangover. It’s National Alcohol and Drug Facts Week. Here’s one now: Alcohol can cause problems even in people who do not have …
What drug use does to 1 in 6 Americans
It’s National Drug and Alcohol Facts Awareness Week. Here’s an astonishing fact: 48 million Americans aged 12 and older meet the definition of mild to severe substance use disorder (SUD). …
Black History Hero: Emma
Today we’d like to introduce you to Emma, a Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) at Project Network.
Black History Hero: Tesfaye
One of LifeWorks NW’s Black History Month Behavioral Health Heroes is Tesfaye. Tesfaye is Clinical Supervisor for our Recovery Empowerment Achievement in Life (REAL) program. REAL is a culturally focused …
The New Year Can Be Difficult for People in Recovery
While New Year’s resolutions can be stressful for everyone, they can be especially tricky to navigate for someone in recovery from substance use, an eating disorder or other mental health …
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Creating a New Life After DUII
When a client doesn’t read or write, it makes substance use disorder (SUD) recovery much more difficult. Often employment options are very limited, leading to depression and anxiety that can …
Changing Her Life Allows Her to Help Others
“As long as I can remember, I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression,” says Rachel [not her real name]. “And I had an unhealthy relationship with alcohol and drugs. But for …
A New Home in Clackamas County
LifeWorks NW Milwaukie Outpatient site team recently moved to a new location on the Providence Hospital Milwaukie Campus. The new address is 10202 SE 32nd Ave., Suite 701, Milwaukie, OR 97222, …
Success story: Project Network
A former Project Network client shares how she has turned the tables and is now helping others. “Growing up, I was in a home with addiction,” said Jennifer [not real …